Synod College Asst Prof English, Pol Sci, Maths 2026

Synod College Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview

Synod College, Shillong is filling Assistant Professor posts in three of its departments: English, Political Science and Mathematics. These are sanctioned posts, which means they are regular teaching positions on the college's approved staff strength, not guest or contract engagements.

The college is re-accredited 'A+' by NAAC and runs undergraduate programmes in arts, science, commerce and computer applications, along with postgraduate programmes in Education and Political Science. If you already meet the UGC norms for college teaching and want a stable faculty job in Meghalaya, this short notice is worth your attention.

Posts and Disciplines

• English: one teaching post in the English Department, open to candidates from the unreserved category.
• Political Science: two teaching posts. One is unreserved and the other is reserved for the Khasi and Jaintia/Garo category. The department teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Mathematics: one teaching post in the Mathematics Department, open to the unreserved category. It serves the college's science stream.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• UGC norms: Only candidates who fully meet the UGC norms for the post of Assistant Professor may apply. The notice does not list the qualifications separately, so check the current UGC regulations before you apply.
• Reservation: Reservation follows the rules of the Government of Meghalaya. The reserved Political Science post is meant for Khasi and Jaintia/Garo candidates.
• Age: The age rules also follow the Government of Meghalaya; the notice does not print a separate age limit.
• Nature of posts: All four openings are sanctioned posts in the college's teaching staff.

Application Submission Notes

There is no online form for this recruitment. Send your application with attested copies of all relevant documents and your contact details to The Principal, Synod College, Shillong, Meghalaya.

Your application must reach the college by the closing date, so post it or hand it over early. Mention the department you are applying for clearly, especially if you are applying for one of the two Political Science posts.

• Teach undergraduate classes in your subject as per the university syllabus
• Take postgraduate classes where the department runs a PG programme
• Prepare lesson plans, set internal tests and evaluate answer scripts
• Guide students through projects, assignments and academic doubts
• Take part in department meetings, college committees and examination duties
• Carry out research and keep up with developments in your subject